International Business Quotes

“In international commerce, India is an ancient country-(19th October, 1899)”
― Virchand Raghavji Gandhi

“Anyone who likes or hates Dana White should take a look at this.”
― June White, Dana White, King of MMA

“A husband, a father, and a firm believer in giving back to the community; Aly Nazerali works hard to make sure his family and his business partners are successful. Aly Nazerali is an international business man that has started many very successful companies. Many of the companies turned into multi-million dollar corporations that were taken public.”
― Aly Nazerali

“As you move along the spectrum, the market-entry vehicles become more expensive, riskier, and require a greater time commitment”
― Craig Maginness, Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets

“Everyone gets excited about making sales in a new market and loses sight of the real goal, which is to earn an acceptable return on the company’s investment.”
― Craig Maginness, Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets

“The key to making money in this context, then, is understanding the financial structure of your business.”
― Craig Maginness, Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets

“In international business, the local dimension is not just another variable but the lens through which the whole venture must be viewed.”
― Craig Maginness

“What really counts in a new market is not your past successes but your adaptability and learning capacity.”
― Craig Maginness, Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets

“Joint ventures thrive not just on paper agreements but on shared visions and complementary strengths.”
― Craig Maginness, Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets

“The last great hope of humankind, I believe, lies not in governmental interventions or global treaties but in international business. It is here, in the web of personal and corporate relationships that crisscross borders and time zones, that we find our best chance for a peaceful and prosperous world. Every hand we shake, every deal we close, every bridge we build between cultures and economies holds more promise than a hundred resolutions passed in the halls of the United Nations.”
― Craig Maginness, Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets

“The complexity of managing an international business can be likened to playing a game of chess on several boards at once. Each country represents a different game board, and each move you make has consequences not just on that board but potentially affects the others. The successful international manager must therefore be a master of strategy and an excellent multitasker, constantly aware of changes on multiple fronts.”
― Craig Maginness, Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets

“Building relationships across cultures is much more than just a business necessity; it is an art form that demands sensitivity, patience, and an open mind. A true global leader sees beyond mere transactions to the building of long-term partnerships that respect and honor the diversity of practices and values.”
― Craig Maginness, Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets

“Economic theories teach us about the efficiency of markets, but when it comes to international business, it's the inefficiencies that often create the greatest opportunities. Spotting these inefficiencies requires a keen eye for detail and an understanding of local consumer behaviors that only comes with experience.”
― Craig Maginness, Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets

“There is also a risk in some markets of a significant devaluation of the local currency. For example, if the country experiences a financial crisis and devalues its currency to the point that your goods are no longer competitively priced, you can lose your market position overnight. There are no easy answers when it comes to getting paid for international sales but planning in advance beats learning hard lessons after the fact. Choose the solutions that work best for your company and prepare for the implications of those choices. The best strategy is to do the due diligence on your new customers.”
― Craig Maginness, Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets

“Marketing in a new language presents another set of challenges when doing business abroad. Not only will marketing staff need to translate the company’s literature—brochures, manuals, and more—into the local language, they’ll also need to translate parts of your website or set up a new website entirely. When considering what to translate, keep in mind that a new set of customers may have different preferences for how they receive information.”
― Craig Maginness, Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets

“If your business success depends in some way on patents or trademarks you hold, you’ll want to research intellectual property law in the market you’re considering. You’ll need to refile those trademarks and patents, but in some countries, being able to set up and protect your intellectual property can be maddeningly difficult. Even if you’re able to file the paperwork, the practical protection of your property is another matter.”
― Craig Maginness, Go Glocal: The Definitive Guide to Success in Entering International Markets